Building the Mindset, Awareness & Judgment Responsible Citizens Rely On
Preparedness begins long before a defensive encounter occurs. True readiness is built on
awareness, sound judgment, and an understanding of lawful self-defense principles — not simply
skill with a firearm.
This 4-hour course is delivered in two structured 2-hour sessions held one week apart. Participants
will learn how to recognize developing threats, avoid unnecessary risk, and make legally sound
decisions under stress — building the mindset that responsible armed citizens depend upon.
Course Structure
• Part I – Situational Awareness & Threat Recognition (2 Hours) March 17th – Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm
• Part II – Personal Defense Readiness & Lawful Response (2 Hours, held the following week) March 24th – Tuesday 6:00-8;00pm
• Both sessions must be completed to receive course completion recognition.
Course Overview
• The principles of situational awareness and threat recognition
• Pre-incident indicators and behavioral cues
• Avoidance strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Defensive mindset development
• Legal foundations of lawful self-defense
• Use-of-force considerations and proportional response
• Post-incident responsibilities and consequence awareness
• Developing a layered personal safety plan
• Applying awareness principles to real-world scenarios
Who Should Attend
• Individuals new to defensive training
• Armed citizens seeking stronger decision-making foundations
• Those carrying under Constitutional Carry or CHL
• Anyone committed to lawful and responsible personal protection
• Community members interested in increasing awareness and safety
Why Take This Class
Skill without awareness creates risk. Awareness without legal understanding creates liability. This
course strengthens the foundation upon which all defensive training should be built.
Participants leave with greater confidence in recognizing potential threats, improved
decision-making under pressure, clearer understanding of lawful defensive boundaries, and a
stronger personal preparedness mindset.
What to Bring
• Note-taking materials
• An open, focused mindset
• Questions about real-world defensive decision-making
Cost $75.00 (Includes both 2-hour sessions held one week apart)
CTR™ Prepared Carry Member $37.50 Saves 50%
Platinum Member $56.25 Saves 25%
Diamond Member $37.50 Saves 50%
** All membership discounts are applied automatically at checkout
